Finding the best draft beer, IPA or ale out there can be a fun and, at times, overwhelming task for beer lovers. The variety of options has grown so much that the game feels more like a treasure hunt for brewery fans.

To help you find your way to some of the best breweries in the country, The USA TODAY NETWORK asked Yelp to provide a list of the top breweries, determined by their reviewers. Yelp determined the "best" ones using an algorithm that looks at the number of reviews, star rating and other factors.

Find the one closest to you or plan a trip to the most random one. Enjoy!

Anchor Brewing Company

With a five-star rating and 530 reviews, Anchor Brewing Company in San Francisco gets the top spot on our list. The makers of the Anchor Steam Beer and the "Go West!" IPA offer a beautiful beer garden on the Bay Area with access to their craft beer selection and local food options.

If you need more than a taste, customers can buy growlers and six-packs to go.

Has there ever been a better alternative to skiing or snowboarding while enjoying the Colorado mountains than drinking beer?

Broken Compass, rated five stars with 181 reviews, offers just that located in Breckenridge, Colo.

The makers of the Helles and Hefeweizen beers promise to expose customers to a wide variety of beer options and guarantee satisfaction. However, there’s no food at the brewery so bring your own if you wish.

Best known for their flagship beer, the Allagash White ages their beer in oak barrels producing spontaneously fermented beers.

The brewery, rated four and a half stars with 431 reviews, opened in 1995 and is now available in 17 states and the District of Columbia. The brewery has become a popular tourist attraction in Maine and is rated four and a half stars with 426 reviews.

To the folks at this San Diego brewery every beer is an art piece that tells a story. Pure Project mixes globally sourced ingredients and mixes them with a Southern California influence, creating unique and interesting flavors for patrons to enjoy.

The makers of Manny’s Pale Ale, Georgetown started canning their beers in May 2017 after focusing strictly on draft distribution. They don’t have a brewpub on the premises but patrons can purchase kegs, cans, growlers and try their beer in their tasting room.

Labeled the Upper Keys' first microbrewery, this Florida business is a gem by the beach. Patrons can take tours of the property, enjoy a flight of their beers or take part in one of their many social events.

Ranger Creek is a hybrid business making both craft beers and whiskeys in San Antonio. Patrons can learn about how the drinkery makes both during their brewery/distillery tour and then enjoy both craft beer and whiskey flight tastings when they're done. A dream come true for libation lovers.

This Van Nuys Brewery brings fresh British ales to California. Their signature is the Cask Ale, a smoother beer with complex flavor you have to try if you visit. The brewery has a four and half star rating and 238 reviews.

And if you get stuck being the designated driver for your group, don't worry about it. Let someone at the brewery know and you'll get a free soda.

Like many of its forefathers, Bear Roots Brewing got its start in a garage. The makers of the Beart Heart, a Scotch Ale, and the Bear Cookie, a Chocolate Peanut Butter Stout, was created by home brewers for home brewers and offers a wide selection for beer fans in Vista, California.